Joe Ferry is a Grammy Award Winning record producer, guitarist and bassist; author of the critically acclaimed "Connected" book series, painter of international note, leader of Grammy Nominated Big Ska Band and Professor Emeritus, State University of New York. Dr. Ferry has produced hit records for Huey Lewis & The News ("It's Alright"), Dr. John ("Bluesiana Triangle") The Skatalites ("Skalloween" which he also co-wrote with Doug Munro), Toots & The Maytals ("Split Personality") as well as Big Ska Band ("Carry On") and hundreds more. Big Ska Band has toured throughout North America and the Caribbean for 25 years and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule. The group has opened shows for such renowned artists as Iggy Azalea, The Skatalites, The Toasters, Drake, Gwar, Shwizz, Omar Souleyman, Rickie Lee Jones, The Meters, Milton Henry, Sister Sparrow and hundreds more. Big Ska Band records for Jump Up Records and its latest album "Big Ska Band" is garnering critical acclaim and airplay worldwide.